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by John Gessner & Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Former council member, state representative ascends to national stage THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A former Eagan City Council member, state representative and Minnesota two-term governor prominently touted his Dakota County roots when announcing Sunday, May 22, that he was seeking the Republicans’ 2012 presidential endorsement through a You

Tube video. Tim Pawlenty, born on Nov. 27, 1960, in South St. Paul to Eugene and Virginia Pawlenty, told viewers that he grew up in a “blue collar town� and that his father was a truck driver and his mother died when he was a teenager. As the first in his family to attend college, Pawlenty said he knows the American

Former Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks at a gathering in Iowa on May 23. Pawlenty depicted himself as a teller of the truth. Photo by T.W. Budig

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Eagan mayor, ex-senator plan to vie for DFL nod for District 38 Senate seat

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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty makes his way through a crowd of reporters during a campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, May 23. dream because “I lived it.� Having lived in Eagan since moving there after his marriage in 1987 to Mary Anderson, many local people have watched the rise of Pawlenty’s political star from his apSee Pawlenty, 17A

IN BRIEF ECM Capitol Reporter T.W. Budig was in Iowa covering the launch of Tim Pawlenty’s 2012 presidential run.

First stop, Iowa Presidential candidate Pawlenty heads south as his campaign season begins by T.W. Budig ECM CAPITOL REPORTER

Newly minted presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty made his first campaign stop on Monday, May 23, in Des Moines, Iowa, appearing at a “town forum� on the sunny deck of the State Historical Building. The golden domes of the Iowa State Capitol in the distance

provided a picturesque backdrop for the former Republican governor who gave a speech and responded to some questions from the audience of about 100. He presented himself to Iowans as the guy who’s going to tell the truth and let the chips fall. “Someone has to lead. I will,� Pawlenty told a friendly crowd. “I’m going to tell you the truth.� See Iowa, 16A

Eagan’s current mayor and a former state senator plan to vie for the DFL Party’s endorsement for state Senate in 2012. Mayor Mike Maguire announced his intentions Wednesday, while Jim Carlson said he never closed his campaign so he’d have the opportunity to recapture the seat he lost in 2010. The two will seek the District 38 Senate seat now held by Republican Ted Daley, who defeated incumbent Carlson in the 2010 election, which gave control of the Senate to Republicans. Eagan has traditionally made up the majority of Senate District 38. Redistricting will create new districts for 2012, when elections will be held for all Minnesota Senate and House districts. Maguire blasted Daley and Republicans in a news release and a message on his campaign’s new Facebook page. Maguire said he’s filed forms to create a campaign committee “while preparing to announce my candidacy early next year.� “Last year current Sen. Ted Daley campaigned for his seat claiming he and fellow Republicans had ‘the courage to lead’

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the state through its budget crisis and back to prosperity; in the past five months we’ve seen very little courage or leadership in St. Paul,� said Maguire, Eagan’s mayor since 2007 and a City Council member for four years before that. “Instead of working together to solve our state’s biggest challenges, Daley and his Republican majorities have played the politics of distraction and delay, ending the legislative session with ‘job one’ undone. That doesn’t work for me in City Hall and it’s not acceptable in St. Paul.� Maguire said “a great number of people� have encouraged him to run for Daley’s Senate seat. Carlson said he stuck his neck out on many issues while serving in the Senate from 2006-10, but there is still work to be done to protect education, transportation and health care. “Now we have a different governor,� Carlson See Senate, 16A

Guidance counselor’s new book Remembering our fallen heroes Local residents gave the ultimate aims at lifting up Latina teens Kerrie Troseth of Burnsville High School has spent the past 12 years helping girls improve self-esteem and set goals to prevent pregnancy, dropout by Jessica Harper

on ways to support Latina stuTHISWEEK NEWSPAPERS dents in setting goals, graduating from high school, and pursuing a For more than a decade, Kerrie college education and a career. Troseth, a Burnsville High School “It’s key for school counselors to guidance counselor, witnessed one know what is going on and work after another of her Latina stuwith the students, parents and dents become pregnant and drop community resources,� Troseth out of school. Kerrie said. Two years ago, she decided to Troseth Troseth has worked closely with do something about it while working in the Rosemount-Apple Valley School Latina and other groups as a high school District by forming support groups that counselor for 12 years. She started her career in 1999 at help Latina teens build self-esteem and set Shakopee High School. goals. After four years, Troseth yearned for a The success of this effort inspired Troseth to write “La Voz Latina: A Group more urban setting so she decided to take Counseling Curriculum for Latina Stu- a job as a school counselor at Apple Valley dents.� The book, which was published High School in the Rosemount-Apple Valearlier this year, advises school counselors See Troseth, 14A

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The word hero is often said carelessly to recognize an athlete or movie star. But on Memorial Day, we remember our nation’s true heroes – those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we too often take for granted. Here is a look at a few local citizens who gave their lives in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Crooner takes his gift from the car to the piano bar to the stage Burnsville’s Tim McGraw, aka Tim Patrick, is loving his second career by John Gessner THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

A funny thing happened to teacher Tim McGraw on the way to fixing his marriage. He found his voice, and a second career. Seven years ago, during a four-month separation from wife Roxanne, the then 51-year-old Burnsville resident stopped into Nye’s Polonaise Room in northeast Minneapolis. “I always suspected I had a good

voice, but I didn’t know for sure,� said McGraw, who had tried the church choir at Berean Baptist in Burnsville but preferred crooning to himself in the less disciplined confines of his car. “I grew up in not the healthiest of families, and it was not safe to sing. If you tried, they’d laugh at you.� No one was laughing at Nye’s, where a trembling McGraw buried his face in a lyric sheet and offered “I Left My Heart in San Francisco� at the piano bar. Patrons around the bar are usually supportive of wannabees and good-time Charlies who take the mic, but McGraw said this reaction was different. “The whole place applauded,� he See McGraw, 18A

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Ever since he was a young boy, Cpl. Benjamin Kopp dreamed of becoming a soldier like his greatgrandfather, Leroy Rogers, who served during World War II. “Ben admired him greatly and wanted to grow up to be just like him,� Ben’s mother, Jill Stephenson, said. Friends and family describe Ben as someone who

and family. Ben was never able to achieve those goals. He was serving his first tour in Afghanistan when he was shot in Helmand Province. Ben died July 18, 2009 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was 21. Though she misses him terribly, Jill said she is proud of the sacrifice Ben made for his country. “He continues to give me reasons to be proud of him,� she said.

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was very patriotic throughout his life. In addition to his country, Ben loved fishing, camping and hanging out with friends. An only child, he made friends easily. “Ben was someone who everybody loved, and who loved his country, family and friends,� Jill said. Friends describe him as someone who was extremely loyal and caring. “He was the best friend ever,� said 23-year-old Jenny Boll, who knew Ben since middle school. As a teen, Ben supported her during a particularly difficult time in her life, she said. “He was always there for me and never judged me,� she said. “He was like that to all his friends.� Ben graduated from Rosemount High School in 2006, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army where he became a Ranger. After boot camp, Ben was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, Ga., and served two tours in Iraq. Ben was proud to fulfil his life-long goal of becoming an Army Ranger. Ben had hoped that after finishing his duty in the Army, he would work for the CIA or FBI and move by the ocean to settle down – get married, have children and so forth, said friends


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Students grow strong, tall School of Environmental Studies seniors find their way through connections to nature by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

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a lot about myself and my relationship with the environment.� Oakes will attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she plans to study statistics and political science. She credits her interest in statistics to SES teacher Gretchen Pederson. “(She) really inspired me to want to pursue my passion for math,� Oakes said. “With statistics, it’s great, because all of the topics we studied here at school are backed by an ocean of statistical data, and I’m so excited to dive in and try to make sense of it all.� Oakes said her speech will focus on the sense of community that the school builds and lessons beyond the classroom that teachers instill. “SES means the world to me, and has done so much for me – opened so many doors and has helped instill confidence that I’ve never had before,� Oakes said. “This is my time to say thank you, to the school, the teachers, and of course, the entire class for making this journey such a blast.�

Two winters ago, Hannah Oakes and her junior School of Environclassmates at the School of mental Studies senior Environmental Studies were speaker Erica Bucki has hiking at night despite a been out of the country brisk chill in the air. on a field study through They reconsidered the the school. Thisweek wisdom of the hike when will feature her story in soon they were freezing a coming edition along cold. Just when they might with previews for the have turned back, they Eagan and Burnsville came upon a massive tree. graduations. “Laying at the bottom of the tree, I realized high schools who how truly beautiful completed their fithe world can be,� nal two academic said Oakes, who will years at SES. be one of two seThe school’s stunior speakers at the dents often rave school’s commenceabout the educament ceremony June tion they receive at 2. Hannah SES because of its “I’ll never forget Oakes lower enrollment thinking about how old the tree must of been,� and courses tailored to their she said, “how many wars interests. Oakes, of Rosemount, it had stood through, how many lives had passed and said one of the memorable yet, the tree stood strong. aspects of SES is the field You never really realize how study requirement that small you are until you’re takes students to places like laying under the stars at the Minnesota’s Boundary Wafoot of a tree that’s centu- ters, Costa Rica and Ausries old. It was truly amaz- tralia. “You get to be out in the ing.� Oakes and Erica Bucki world experiencing everywill be the student speakers thing (our teachers have) during the 7 p.m. ceremony taught us,� Oakes said. “I that will include students loved my field study because Tad Johnson is at editor. from District 196’s four I feel as though it taught me thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

Third-grade retention dropped from Myhra bill

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for grades kindergarten through three, assess stuA literacy bill dents’ reading progauthored by state ress yearly, report Rep. Pam Myhra of problems to parBurnsville has been ents and intervene stripped of a controversial proposal Pam Myhra with extra help if students have fallen that might have behind. kept some third“Basically, instead of graders from advancing to taking a leap in literacy, fourth grade. But the measure still re- we’re taking a step,� said quires school districts to Myhra, a freshman Redevelop local literacy plans publican who represents THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

District 40A and serves on the education finance and reform committes in the House of Representatives. Myhra’s original bill — one of two measures she chief-authored this session based on Florida education reforms under former Gov. Jeb Bush — would have held back third-graders not reading at grade level by the end of the year. Some students, such as those with See Bill, 3A

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Long-time music educator leaving district, but never giving up teaching Judy Sagen of Eastview High School will retire at end of school year to begin community choral group THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

Myhra said she discussed her bill with Education Commissioner Brenda Casselius, and they agreed on some points, including the need to raise awareness of reading deficincies in the early grades. “The purpose of my bill is not retention,� Myhra said. “The purpose of my bill is literacy.� Education Minnesota, the state teachers union, spoke out against the original retention proposal.

limited English proficiency, would have been excepted. She later softened the language to allow parents to override the retention through a signed statement. But in a House-Senate conference committee, Myhra agreed to remove all retention language from the omnibus education reorm bill that gained final legislative approval May 23. As of Wednesday afternoon, the bill awaited DFL Gov. Mark Dayton’s signature or veto. “We’ll start with this

measure and see if we can move the needle,� Myhra said Wednesday. “We really do have serious reading problems in our state. They flow all the way through 1the educational system, and they are demonstrated in the fact that more than 20 percent of our students are not graduating from high school. We really need to deal with this.� Myhra said the retention plan — which she had proposed take effect in 2014-15 — can be revisited in future years if progress is unsatisfactory.

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Though Judy Sagen began teaching music as a back-up career plan, she now views it as anything but. Over the past three decades, Sagen has developed a passion for working with students. After serving as a choral teacher for 36 years in the Rosemount-Apple ValleyEagan School District, Sagen, 58, plans to retire at the end of the school year to start a community choral group and oversee student teachers at the University of Minnesota. “I feel like I’m retiring from District 196 but not retiring retiring,� Sagen, an Apple Valley resident, said. “I hope to still continue to be active in music.� Music is not only a passion for Sagen, it runs through her veins. Her great grandmother played piano at showings of silent films on Broadway, and her great uncle, a child prodigy, played piano at Carnegie Hall when he was 11. Sagen’s mother also inherited the music gene and played violin in an orchestra in California. When Sagen was a child growing up Eveleth, Minn. on the Iron Range, she met all sorts of famous musicians, such as violinist Isaac Stern, who would play at her grandmother’s community concert series. It was her family– and childhood music teacher, Dorothy Bourgin – who inspired Sagen to pursue a career in music. Initially, Sagen aimed to earn a degree in music performance when she enrolled at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, but her parents encouraged her to pursue teaching as a backup. After working as a student teacher, Sagen fell in love with the profession. “It’s working with the young people through mu-

sic that I love most,� she said. Sagen’s advice to others interested in pursuing a music career is never think of teaching as a backup. “You need to really want to work with young people,� she said. “It just happened to work out for me.� Sagen began her career at Valley Middle School in Apple Valley. From there, she spent the next 12 years touring the district’s choral departments — moving to Apple Valley High, Eagan and then Eastview. Sagen’s desire to move to Eastview was largely driven by the opportunity to teach her own children, Brent and Amy Jo. “It was nice to be able to watch them grow and attend activities right here,� Sagen said. Brent graduated from Eastview in 2001 and Amy Jo in 2003. Both followed their parents footsteps – Brent as a financial advisor like his father, Mike, and Amy Jo a music teacher like Sagen. Sagen said the most challenging part of teaching is working through teens’ ups and downs. “I think it’s difficult to know all the things happening outside of school,� she said. “Music is something that they can use as a diversion from everyday trials and tribulations.� Fellow Eastview choir director Greg Douma describes Sagen as a driven teacher who is deeply committed to her students and community. “She’s a real inspiration to colleagues and her students,� said Douma, who has worked alongside Sagen for nearly a decade. Upon retiring, Sagen plans to start a Minnesota Valley Women’s choral, similar to the Men’s choral in Apple Valley. “I’m excited to start something new and set the stage for a new venture in

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Opinion ECM Editorial Cuts and revenue needed to balance state budget As the Legislature heads to a special session, there must be a compromise on behalf of Minnesotans who have indicated in polls they agree to spending cuts and an increase in revenues. Gov. Mark Dayton has agreed to spending cuts of $1.8 billion that will be painful, particularly for less fortunate citizens. He also has cut his taxing plan from $3.3 billion to $1.8 billion, taxing 2 percent of high-income earners. In addition he has agreed to withdraw an increase in property taxes for properties worth at least $1 million. Republican legislative leaders insist that $3 billion in spending cuts must be made and no new revenues should be raised.

A new budget has to be in place by July 1 to avoid a shutdown in state government. The latest Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows 67 percent of respondents agree with the governor’s solution to cut spending and raise revenues. One way or another, Minnesotans will pay more taxes, either with 2 percent of high-incomeearners paying more income taxes, or a greater percentage of local property taxpayers paying more due to a loss of state aids to local governments. While the message has been mainly about increasing taxes, the projected spending cuts by the Legislature and the governor are very real and will hurt. Dayton

said he is willing to negotiate the $1.8 billion in cuts with the Legislature. With K-12 education accounting for nearly half the total budget, the biggest hit will come from health and human services, which is a third of the budget. Republicans propose cutting $1.6 billion from health and human services, twice as much as the governor wants to cut. Democrats agree that funding for the poor and disabled faces deep cuts, even under the governor’s plan. Both sides agree to shift $1.4 billion in payments to school districts to another year. This requires districts to borrow money to meet expenses and pay the in-

terest out of the operating fund. Dayton, agreeing with the Senate plan, would increase the K-12 education per-pupil formula by $50 in fiscal year 2012 and another $50 in fiscal year 2013. Republicans would cut $800 million in local government aid, leaving it up to the cities and counties to cut local expenses and raise property taxes. Dayton would cut local government aids by less than that. Republicans would cut $411 million from higher education. College presidents say they would have to raise tuition. The governor’s plan calls for cutting higher education by $200 million less. The Republican budget calls for cutting transportation funding

by $189 million, compared with the governor’s $62 million. Transit officials say the Republican plan will result in higher bus fares and fewer routes. Even before the latest poll results were published, the ECM Editorial Board agreed that a combination of spending cuts and increased revenues is essential to achieving a desired balance while protecting the interests of all Minnesotans. This editorial is a product of the ECM Editorial Board. Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune are part of ECM Publishers Inc.

Guest Columnist Standoff at the Capitol is a historic competition of values by Lori Sturdevant SPECIAL TO THISWEEK

My historical irony sensor goes off whenever I hear Republican legislators lecture Gov. Mark Dayton about how best to spur business and improve the state economy. Maybe they forget that the governor is a Dayton. Of Dayton’s. His dad and uncles built the department store their grandfather founded in 1902 into a regional retailing behemoth. They more or less invented the enclosed shopping mall and more or less built the Nicollet Mall. Then they created Target. Yes, Dayton is a DFLer who is proposing to raise taxes on highend earners. But just by listening to Bruce Dayton at the dinner table, he likely learned more before the age of 12 about how to succeed in business than most people ever learn. The budget battle that has hung up the 2011 session is sometimes characterized as government vs. business. Dayton, it’s said, wants to “grow government,” while the GOP Legislature’s budget would shrink government programs to avoid raising taxes on “job creators.” Presumably so they’ll be inspired to create jobs. Presumably

good-paying ones. Presumably here. And presumably, the budget cuts and ensuing local property tax increases that the Republicans prefer instead won’t hurt businesses at all. If that isn’t enough presuming to strain credulity, allow an amateur historian one more poke at the GOP story line: I see the state budget quarrel not as government vs. business, but as the product of two long-competing American ideas about how businesses succeed and what citizenship requires. This fight isn’t just DFL vs. GOP. In American history, it’s New England vs. Virginia. It’s yeoman farmers and merchants vs. landed gentry. It’s town-meeting governance vs. an oligarchy of aristocrats. In latter-day Minnesota, it’s Elmer Andersen vs. Tim Pawlenty – both Republican governors. Pawlenty is a lawyer-politician by profession, and sufficiently probusiness to win ample campaign support from that quarter. Andersen actually was a businessman. He built two little Minnesota companies, H.B. Fuller and ECM Publishers, into large ones. Pawlenty held that the best

thing for business was to constrain state spending, reject higher state taxes and castigate local governments for raising property taxes to make up for only about half of the deep state aid cuts he signed into law. Andersen believed that businesses exist to benefit their customers, employees and communities as well as their owners, and that taxes spent wisely to shore up the state’s shared human and physical capital were good for business. Pawlenty’s thinking is in sync with the national Republican Party today – so much so that he’s increasingly being seen as a toptier GOP presidential candidate in 2012. His official candidacy announcement was Monday. Andersen’s ideas run longer and deeper in Minnesota, back to the New Englanders who arrived at the Falls of St. Anthony in the 1850s and the Scandinavians who followed them, through the mid20th century Republican Party and forward to Dayton and today’s DFL Party. They help explain why Dayton is trying to avert GOP-backed spending cuts for higher education, health care, transit and the rest. In his view, those things are essential ingredients for prosperity.

He said about as much in an interview last week: “We’ve never been a low-tax state. Our success has been a balance, with responsible use of our resources to create a world-class education system, a highway system, a public transit system ... “Now it’s as if employees of businesses don’t matter to these folks,” he said of his GOP sparring partners. “They care about the owners. But they don’t recognize that the owners can’t get very far without good, productive employees who can get to work, and are healthy, and who are well-educated and whose kids are being well-educated.” Dayton’s latest offer to the Legislature (at this writing) asks the top 2 percent of the state’s earners – and no one else – to pay higher income taxes to fix the state budget. Republicans say that’s a jobkiller because it zeroes in on successful entrepreneurs and would send them packing. Dayton’s usual reply invokes tax fairness. He notes that the state’s top earners pay a smaller share of their incomes in state-plus-local taxes than other people do. (State and local government finances are too intertwined to be fairly measured separately.) Last week, there was more to

Dayton’s rationale: “The people who are well-off in our society now are really welloff,” he said. “In the last decade, while a lot of people’s jobs were disappearing, the rich and the superrich did extraordinarily well. That’s why you can raise $1.5 billion by raising taxes on 2 percent of the people, because there’s so much money there. ... “I think you can appeal to their enlightened self-interest. If we have a state that’s falling apart, an education system that’s crumbling, that’s not in their interests. I don’t want to raise taxes for the sake of raising taxes. I raise taxes as an alternative to draconian cuts.” Bruce Dayton used to tell his son that without customers who were able to spend, Dayton’s would have failed. The son sees government as a necessary contributor to the equipping of people for citizenship and self-sufficiency – so they can be customers. Lori Sturdevant is a Star Tribune editorial writer and columnist and has been the editor or co-author of six books, including “A Man’s Reach: The Autobiography of Elmer L. Andersen.” This is reprinted with permission of Star Tribune. Published May 21, 2011.

Letters Amendment alienates To the editor: I realize that Rep. Kurt Bills, R-Rosemount, likes to discuss basic economic theories on his website, Facebook page, and to his high school students. So it only seems right that he would personally provide a remarkable example of how “opportunity costs” work. By voting against the

Corrections The date of the special election to fill the Burnsville City Council vacancy left by the death of Charlie Crichton was incorrect in a May

rights of gays and lesbians this past weekend, Bills determined that the opportunity for an anti-gay marriage amendment to appear on next year’s ballot was worth the cost of time and energy that could have been spent concentrating on the state’s budget crisis. While Bills may find incentive to pander to his socially conservative, rightwing base, I don’t think he will have much to gain in 20 article. The election is on July 26. The May 20 story about the Rosemount Relay for Life should have said volunteers are needed on June 24,

the market of voters during next year’s election. Even some from his own party are aware of the increasing tolerance for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual community and realize not only from an ethical standard, but from an economic perspective as well, that maximizing the utility of time in elected office is best done by concentrating on issues of merit instead of issues that purposefully

marginalize members of our community. I don’t expect Bills or any of his biggest supporters to take it from me, but maybe they should listen to Staff Sgt. John Kriesel – the Republican representative from Cottage Grove who lost both of his legs while serving our country in Iraq. Regarding the same sex marriage ban amendment that Bills voted for, Kriesel passionately said: “This amendment doesn’t represent what I went to fight not May 24, as referenced in for.” the story. Also, the June 7 volun- ERIC JAYNE teer and participant meeting Apple Valley location has been changed from Fireside restaurant to Rosemount Middle School.

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To the editor: The Legislature adjourned late Monday, having passed a balanced state budget. Tuesday afternoon the governor vetoed the budget bills, setting us up for a special session. The budget proposed by the Legislature lives within the state’s means by not exceeding our $34 billion in available revenue; this marks a 6 percent increase in spending over the current biennium. Our budget spends what we have in the state checkbook without raising taxes and allows us to fund the state’s priorities and provide tax relief while holding classrooms, nursing homes and veterans harmless from funding reductions from what they currently receive. In addition to the budget, we passed permit reform, alternative pathways

to teacher licensure, photo ID, and significant reforms in health and human services. I am proud of the work we did this session; we balanced the budget without raising taxes, cut red tape, and reformed education, health care and the way state government operates. It is disappointing to see this good work overshadowed by a special session that does not need to happen. This session I was also active authoring several bills with local impact. One will help reduce congestion along Cedar Avenue and allow continued progress to be made as the state’s first Bus Rapid Transit rolls into Apple Valley. I also worked on issues to assist the Minnesota Zoo as it continues to develop in new ways and reach our community and those around the state. Looking ahead, more work remains to resolve the budget. There is a stark difference between the governor’s proposal to raise taxes in order to spend $2 billion more than we expect to have in revenue and the Legislature’s proposal to live within our means. Despite our differences, we are committed to working with Gov. Dayton to resolve the state’s budget problem and hope to expedite negotiations to resolve the budget differences. As we move forward, I will continue to represent working families, smallbusiness owners and the future of Minnesota’s economy. Thank you for the privilege of serving our great community.

TARA MACK House District 37A representative Apple Valley

Mushroom hunting should be allowed To the editor: This is the season morel mushroom hunters live for. For three weeks a year we hit the woods and search around dead elm trees for the hidden delicacy of morels. It is a wonderful way to get some fresh air, exercise, and time with the family. When I take my family to area parks, we bring with us garbage bags so we can try to put a dent in the huge amount of refuse people discard in the forests. I believe most morel hunters do our best to be conscientious stewards of the beauty of our public lands. That’s why I was shocked last weekend by a confrontation I had with a park police officer at Hanrehan Park in Savage. While looking for morels near a picnic area near the trail head of the park, an officer approached me and said, “Hey, what do you think you are doing?” When I showed him my mesh bag of mushrooms he then told me there is “an ordinance against removing plants from the park.” I protested that I was aware of the ordinance, but pointed out that mushrooms are not plants. The officer then confiscated my morels, and wrote me a ticket for hiking off the trail. The park system allows geoSee Letter, 7A


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Sports Standings Baseball Team

Conference W L Burnsville 15 3 Eastview 13 2 Apple Valley 11 5 Eagan 10 6 Lakeville North 10 7 Prior Lake 8 8 B Jefferson 6 10 B Kennedy 5 10 Lakeville South 4 11 Rosemount 3 13

Overall W L 17 3 14 6 13 7 13 7 11 9 11 9 7 13 7 13 7 13 4 15

Friday, May 27 • Rosemount at Lakeville South, 4:15 p.m. • Henry Sibley at Lakeville North, 4;15 p.m. Monday, May 30 • Lakeville South/Rosemount winner at Burnsville, 4:15 p.m. • Eagan at Apple Valley, 4:15 p.m. • Lakeville North/Henry Sibley winner at St. Thomas Academy, 4:15 p.m. • Simley/Park winner at Eastview, 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 3 • Section 3AAA quarterfinals, Alimagnet Park in Burnsville

Softball Team

Conference W L Burnsville 13 0 B Jefferson 10 3 Eastview 8 5 Lakeville South 7 6 Eagan 7 6 Prior Lake 6 7 Apple Valley 5 8 Lakeville North 4 9 Rosemount 3 9 B Kennedy 1 12

Overall W L 16 1 16 3 10 8 10 7 10 8 11 9 10 10 8 12 5 10 6 13

Thursday, May 19 • Rosemount 2, Lakeville North 1 • Apple Valley 7, Simley 6 • Eagan 9, Bloomington Kennedy 1 Monday, May 23 • Park 7, Eagan 6 • Bloomington Jefferson 6, Apple Valley 0 • Burnsville 6, Rosemount 0 • Eastview 12, Lakeville South 2 Wednesday, May 25 • Burnsville vs. Eastview, 3:30 at Eagan • Bloomington Jefferson vs. Park, 5 p.m. at Eagan Friday, May 27 • Burnsville/Eastview loser vs. Jefferson/Park looser, 3:30 p.m. at Eagan • Burnsville/Eastview winner vs. Jefferson/Park winner, 5 p.m. at Eagan Tuesday, June 1 • Section 3AAA losers’ bracket final, 4 p.m. at Eagan Wednesday, June 3 • Section 3AAA finals, 3:30 p.m. at Eagan

Boys Lacrosse Team

Conference W L Rosemount 8 1 Eastview 7 2 Eagan 7 2 Burnsville 6 3 Prior Lake 5 4 Apple Valley 5 4 B Jefferson 3 6 Lakeville South 2 7 Lakeville North 2 7 B Kennedy 0 9

Overall W L 12 1 7 6 10 2 7 6 7 6 9 4 4 9 4 8 5 7 1 12

Wednesday, May 25 • Simley at Burnsville, 5 p.m. • Owatonnat vs. Apple Valley, 7 p.m. at Eastview • Lakeville South at Lakeville North, 5:30 p.m. • Farmington at Eagan, 7 p.m. Friday, May 27 • Eagan/Farmington winner vs. Prior Lake/Rochester Century winner at high seed • Lakeville North/South winner at Eastview • Apple Valley/Owatonna winner vs. Burnsville/Simley winner at high seed • Rochester Mayo/John Marshall winner at Rosemount Wednesday, June 1 • Section 3 semifinals Friday, June 3 • Section 3 finals at Lakeville North, 7 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Team

Conference W L B Kennedy 8 0 B Jefferson 6 2 Apple Valley 6 2 Lakeville North 5 2 Burnsville 5 3 Eagan/Rosemount 3 5 Lakeville South 1 6 Eastview 1 5 Prior Lake 1 5

Overall W L 13 0 10 2 10 3 8 5 7 6 6 6 5 7 3 8 2 11

Monday, May 23 • Lakeville South 15, Owatonna 10 • Burnsville 17, Prior Lake 5 • Bloomington Jefferson 20, Farmington 8 • Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes 19, Eastview 10 • Apple Valley 10, Rochester Mayo 2 • Eagan Rosemount 11, Park 5 • Lakeville North 20, Rochester Century 1 Wednesday, May 25 • Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes vs. Apple Valley, 5 p.m. at Eastview • Burnsville at Bloomington Jefferson, 4 p.m. • Eagan/Rosemount at Lakeville North, 7:30 p.m. • Lakeville South at Bloomington Kennedy, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 • Section 3 semifinals at high seed Thursday, June 2 • Section 3 finals at high seed

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Rosemount boys lacrosse Lacrosse advances has never been better Irish hope best season yet extends through playoffs Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan/ Rosemount win first-round games

by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The Rosemount boys lacrosse team has never had a season quite like this one. The Irish won the South Suburban Conference title with a 12-1 record. They were awarded the No. 1 seed in Section 3, which came with a first-round bye. “It’s been our best year by far,” head coach Lance Kuehn said. “It’s really fun to be the winner. You got to love that.” The boys will host either Rochester Mayo or Rochester John Marshall at 7 p.m. Friday. The winner will play in the semifinals June 1. The Irish like to score in bunches, averaging more than 15 goals per game with five players scoring more than 40 points for the season. Rosemount knew it had something special when it defeated Eastview 15-6 on May 3. Eastview has the No. 2 seed in Section 3, and it has been the team to beat in the south metro since lacrosse became a varsity sport. Rosemount’s sole loss came against Eagan 15-12 on May 9, which is something Rosemount would like to redeem.

If the Irish were to meet Eagan again in the playoffs, it would be in the final. Eagan has the No. 3 seed. If Rosemount were to advance to the state tournament June 7-10, it would be a first for the program. Last year, Eagan won the section. Eastview won it from 2007-09. “There’s no one clear standout in the section,” Kuehn said. “I think we can beat every team. We just need to come out with fire and drive. I have never seen our guys more passionate than when we played Eastview. If we can do that, every game we’ll be fine.” Kuehn feels the Irish can rise to another level. They take risks on offense and score quickly. With a veteran lineup, they can make adjustments throughout. “If anyone tries to do something different, we can do something to counter for it,” Kuehn said. “We haven’t taken all of our tools out of the tool box yet. “The guys know they’re good. They know we have something here.” Team leaders are Matt Weller (45 goals, 18 assists), Carter Yepsen (25, 27),

Grant VanOverbeke (48, 3), Logan Lindberg (22, 24), and Jake Mortenson (22, 24). Goalie Chase Olson, who went straight from ninth grade to varsity, has allowed double-digit scores four times in 13 games. “He decided he is going to be a goalie,” Kuehn said. “He played year round lacrosse. Our guys have done a lot of hard work in the offseason and that’s showing right how.” Last season, Rosemount went 9-4 with much of the same core players, and many kept playing through the summer. “Our top five guys played on traveling teams,” Kuehn said. “ Many of the players come from a football and basketball background, which was also filled with success during the 2010-11 school year. “Guys have naturally gravitated toward lacrosse,” Kuehn said. “It catches like the flu. There’s more competition for spots. Guys that want to play are guys who want to win. … Guys like to hit.”

Top photo by Andy Rogers Right and bottom photos by Rick Orndorf

Apple Valley’s Hayley Huotari, No. 9, (top) and Katrina Vogelgesang, No. 7, defend in a 10-2 win against Rochester Mayo on Monday. Burnsville’s Logan Loftus (right) looks to pass in the 17-5 win against Prior Lake. Eagan/Rosemount’s Abi Rodstein drives in Andy Rogers is at a 11-5 win against andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. Park.

Boys golf: Lightning clearing the course first Fresh off a conference title, Eastview eyes the greens at Bunker Hills by Andy Rogers THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

The past three years have been exciting for the Eastview boys golf team, but this year the Lightning could top them all. Eastview won the South Suburban Conference title convincingly on Monday. The title is decided by four meets throughout the season. Eastview won three and finished second once, leaving the golfers hungry for more. “It’s been a great year for us,” head coach Mark Wanous said. “The guys have really improved. The goal now is to get to state. It’s always been about perspective for these guys. They know the conference is nice to have. It’s a great accomplishment, but it’s always about the end goal.” To get to state the Lightning will need to win the two-day Section 3AAA tournament on May 31 at Keller Golf Club in St. Paul and June 3 at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids. Although

Eastview is coming in as the favorite ranked No. 2 in the state in Class AAA by the Minnesota Golf Coaches Association, Wanous knows it’s not automatic. “It’s kind of a weird deal in sections,” Wanous said. “Strange things always happen. I always look to Eagan as the team to aspire to. They haven’t had a great year, but they’re a good team and (Eagan coach Brian) Johnson always gets those guys ready at the right time.” Eagan is the defending Section 3AAA champion. Last year the Wildcats finished seventh in the state tournament thanks to golfers such as Nick Kuchera, Derrick Kuchera and Jack Kaupa. Eagan is ranked No. 5 in the state in Class AAA with a scoring average of 305.8. Eastview qualified for state in 2009, while Eagan qualified in 2007, 2006 and won in 2005. The Lightning have been averaging just below a 300 team score and Wanous figures a combined 600 score at both Keller and Bunker Hills would secure a trip back to state. ‘We don’t talk about scores too much,” Wanous said. “We just want to play our best golf. The rest will

take care of itself.” Max Tylke has been Eastview’s anchor this season averaging 70 strokes per 18 holes. “He’s been unbelievable all year long,” Wanous said. “He’s had a couple dips here and there, but for him that’s an 82. I’ve never experienced anyone like that in my 12 years that can go that low consistently.” Tylke has been the medalist in about half of the events he’s entered this season. “His confidence level is way up,” Wanous said. “You can’t be scared to be successful. He’s more mature this year. There’s still things we can work on. He’s a perfectionist, but he’s come a long way.” All six golfers’ scores have been used at one point this season. Matt Foley shaved almost 10 shots off his game from last season. Erik Edsten, Lucas Allen, Sam Christian and Max Smith consistently average in the mid to upper 70s. “When you have that kind of depth, they know someone is going to be there for him if they don’t have their best game,” Wanous said.

by Andy Rogers The Rosemount boys track and field team won the state True Team meet on May 20 at Stillwater Area High School. Rosemount finished 24 points ahead of Eden Prairie. Although the True Team format uses a different scoring method than the Minnesota State High School League, several of the top programs and athletes were at Stillwater on Friday. Andrew Hausmann won the 200-meter dash in 22 seconds. He also finished third in both the 400 and the triple jump, and seventh in the 100. The 4×800 relay and 4×400 relays were victorious. Joe Bjorklund was first in the shot put with a toss of 57 feet, 2 inches. Brad Berghuis was second in the discus and fourth in the shot put. Chandler Dye was second in the 800, about a tenth of a second out of first. Sam Temple was right behind him in third. Shane McCallum was third across the finish line in the 1600 and fourth in the 3200 Andy Rogers is at andy.rogers@ecm-inc. com.

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tion) event that week. We opted to let the girls who would be playing at state get the team win.” Eastview will rely on Kristi Opatz, Shannon Deutsch, Roe, Paulsen, Sam Peterson and Kari Opatz in their attempt to play at Coon Rapids on June 1416 for the Class AAA state meet. “As a team we’re still strong even with Sarah not playing; we have a great chance to move on as a team to state,” Boldus said. The Lightning are in the same section with Rosemount, Eagan and Apple Valley, which won’t make it easy. “Kristi should have a chance at winning the section,” Boldus said. “I think as a team we are better than last year.” Last year Eastview qualified shooting a 325 at Phalen and 345 at Bunker Hills in the Section 3AAA meet. Kristi Opatz’s main competition for the title comes from Rosemount’s Betsy Wallin, Eagan’s Jordy Drenttel and Apple Valley’s Jessica Reagan. The No. 2-4 golfers will be key for whichever team qualifies for state. That’s where scores from golfers such as Eagan’s Shelby Braun, Rosemount’s Emily Anderson and Apple Valley’s Erin Nanne could help push their teams to the top and spoil Eastview’s bid to make back-to-back trips to state.

The Eastview girls golfers had so much fun qualifying for the state tournament last June that they want to do it again. Just like last season, the Lightning won the conference title, which was decided by four meets throughout the season. Eastview won twice and finished third twice. It was closely followed by Eagan (one win, two seconds and a third), which figures to be one of the Lightning’s main competition to get back to state. Andy Rogers is at In the latest conference andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. event on Monday, Eastview finished third at unfamiliar Rich Valley Golf Course in Rosemount. Kristi Opatz had led the team averaging a 78 followed by Maddy Paulsen, Madi Roe and Kari Opatz. If the girls are going to get back to state as a team they going to do it without their leading scorer from the past two years. Sarah Detlefsen, who finished second at state last year, won’t be competing at the Section 3AAA tournament June 2 at Phalen Golf Course in St. Paul and June 3 at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids. Detlefsen spent about half the spring season playing other amateur events throughout Minnesota. On Monday, she tried to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open Qualifying at Medina Golf and Country Club, but fell short. “She won’t be with us Photo by Andy Rogers for sections,” Eastview head Rosemount had the deepest team in all of Rogers is at Minnesota at the Class AAA True Team coach Bob Boldus said. Andy andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. “She’s playing at an (Ameristate meet on May 20 at Stillwater Area can Junior Golf AssociaHigh School.

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Showcase Eagan is June 2 A record number of community groups – nearly 60 – have registered for display booths at Showcase Eagan, the citywide open house held every two years. The free event, on Thursday, June 2, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Eagan Civic Arena, has fun activities for people of all ages and gives residents an easy way to sample local nonprofits, civic organizations, associations, churches and other groups in a friendly, trade show-like atmosphere. City departments are also represented, so citizens can tour the emergency command vehicle, ask about that deck you want to build, participate in the taping of the mayor’s cable access TV show, watch K-9 police dog demonstrations, or talk to the snow plow drivers and fire fighters. There is entertainment

provided by staff and local dance studios, not to mention free food. Kids can enjoy face painting and balloons twisted into all kinds of shapes. While it sounds like a lot of fun, there is a serious purpose behind Showcase Eagan. “Never before have organizations needed more people to get involved to make a difference,� said City Administrator Tom Hedges. “That is our theme, and we know the more people engage with their community the better it makes Eagan.� Organizers want to particularly reach out to new residents, families of all ages, and also to emptynesters or seniors who might have time to volunteer. Showcase chair, Sarah Brandel, encourages residents to find out about how city services are delivered.

“Ask that question you have always wanted to ask at City Hall, register to vote, let the kids sit in a fire truck, watch an award-winning video about how Eagan was founded – all those things and more you can do at Showcase,� Brandel said. “It’s also really a one-stop way to discover all there is to do in Eagan.� It takes a lot of effort to convene the community. Each group covers the $40 cost of their own booth, and city staff volunteers to work the event. For more information, go to www.cityofeagan. com/showcase or simply drop by the evening of June 2 at 3870 Pilot Knob Road on the Eagan Municipal Campus, just south of the intersection of Pilot Knob and Wescott roads.

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grams and some as little as .5 grams, according to the complaint. “Large sums of currency were found in the residence,� it said. “Drugrelated notes were found in the residence.� Police found a total of 2,047 grams of pot, the complaint said. — John Gessner

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Two Burnsville residents are facing criminal charges after police discovered about 4.5 pounds of marijuana at their home on the 2300 block of Terrace Drive. Huong Xuan Thi Nguyen, 40, and Ha Thi Ngo, 27, were each charged last week with two felonies alleging they possessed and distrib-

The Burnsville Athletic Club has awarded five $1,000 scholarships to 2011 graduating seniors. As in previous years, participants were required to write an essay titled “What the BAC Has Meant to Me.� Recipients of the 2011 BAC scholarships are: Connor Wood, Zachary Eisenbeis, Megan Lehnen, Nicolle Magee, and Thomas Hallgren.

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Christopher Goeke An adventurous child, 1st Lt. Christopher Goeke of Apple Valley loved the outdoors and joking with friends. Scott Wigen of Lakeville was friends with Chris since the second grade and fondly remembers playing the board game Risk in Chris’ Christopher Goeke tree fort when they were young. As teens at Apple Valley High School, the two would play sports and joke around.

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The Apple Valley American Legion has organized a Memorial Day Observance at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Veterans Park behind Post 1776 Club. The ceremony is to remember and honor servicemen and women who have died. It will include units from the Legion, Sons of the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Civil Air Patrol and music by the Scott Highlands Middle School Band and the Velvet Tones. All citizens are welcome to participate. People are reminded to bring lawn chairs. For more information, call Lloyd Cybart at (651) 332-2352.

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“He was one of the funniest people you’d ever meet,� said Scott, 25 At the same time, Chris was mindful and held deep religious and philosophical views, according to friends and family. “He wanted to reach out to kids and show them a good example,� his father, Randy, said. Shortly after graduating from high school, Chris was accepted into the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., where he graduated sixth in his class in 2008. “He was a great fit,� Scott said. “He was a phenomenal leader.� Graduating from West Point was Chris’ proudest moment, Randy said. Shortly thereafter, Chris was deployed to Afghanistan with the U.S. Army 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort Bragg, N.C. Chris had hoped to earn a master’s in philosophy and literature after finishing an eight-year stint in the Army. Chris was one of three American soldiers killed on July 13, 2010, while responding to an attack on an Afghanistan National Army facility in Kandahar City. He was 23. After Chris died, his family and friends founded the Christopher Goeke Leadership Foundation, which will be hosting a reception and ultimate frisbee tournament on Memorial Day weekend to raise money for scholarships. Details can be found in Thisweek Newspapers’ Memorial Day calendar.

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Mo ore information inforrm mat ation ion about io More the event, including registration materials, is at www.chrisAn Ultimate Frisbee tourgoekememorial.com. nament and fundraiser reception hosted by the Christopher Burnsville Goeke Leadership FoundaMemorial Day Ceremotion will be held Memorial ny in Bi-Centennial Park at Day weekend in Apple Val- the corner of Nicollet and ley. The events are in honor of 130th in Burnsville at 9:30 Christopher Goeke, a 23-year- a.m. Monday, May 30. Parold Apple Valley native killed ticipants include the Civil in July 2010 while serving with Air Patrol Valley Composite the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. Squadron, Mayor Elizabeth Funds raised through the Kautz, and bugler Craig SylUltimate Frisbee tournament vester. Refreshments will be May 28-29 at Johnny Cake served at City Hall following Ridge Park and the reception the ceremony. The event is May 28 at LaGrand confer- sponsored by the Sweet Sioux ence center will be used by the Garden Club and the Blue foundation to establish a col- Star Mothers. lege scholarship fund. The reception will feature Farmington food, music, raffles and a silent The Farmington VFW auction. and American Legion will obA parachute jump origi- serve Memorial Day: nally planned for May 28 has • On Friday, May 27, at 1 been canceled. p.m. Rambling River Center,

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Raymond H. Wicklund Stationed in Texas, Guam U.S. Army • Northfield

Randell D. Voas Killed in Afghanistan U.S. Air Force • Lakeville

William J. Tegeder Jr. World War II veteran U.S. Army • Mpls/Golden Valley

Robert M. Tegeder World War II veteran U.S. Army • Mpls/Apple Valley

Clare B. Tegeder World War II veteran U.S. Army • Mpls/Duluth

H. Loren Smith World War II veteran U.S. Army • Waterville

Daniel Olsen Killed in Iraq 2007 U.S. Marines • Eagan

Neil R. Nord Vietnam veteran U.S. Army • Apple Valley

Glenn D. Krejce Vietnam veteran U.S. Army • Lakeville


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l Day 2011 spotlight. His father, Wayne, remembers one time Dan became disappointed when he received attention from scoring a goal while playing soccer. “That was the last goal he scored,� Wayne said with a smile. “After that he’d jump over the ball just to avoid it.� In addition to his humble nature, Dan was someone who always reached out to his family, friends and church, Wayne said. Daniel Olsen During his last few years of high school, Dan helped prepare Sunday school lessons and served as a mentor to many of the children. This was among his favorite activities. Dan was the middle child and only boy in the family. As a little boy, Daniel was the “typical annoying younger brother,� who would hide and jump out at his sisters to scare them, but as a teen and young adult, he was loyal and independent, his older sister, Shelcy Kamrud, said. “I’m proud that he did what he wanted to do rather than what everyone else told him to,� she said. Dan joined the U.S. Marines immediately after finishing high school a trimester early. “He was very smart, but didn’t really like school,� Gwen said. “I think the Marines were a good fit for him, because he liked to blend in.� He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force based in Twentynine Palms, Calif. In boot camp, he would entertain his comrades by demonstrating his nearly photographic memory by memorizing their social security numbers and weapon serial numbers. Dan nurtured his ability after his deployment in 2007 by memorizing the faces and names of wanted insurgents in Iraq. “His amazing near-photographic memory was a regular asset to his squad,� George Hasseltine, captain of the U.S. Marines Corps Company F, wrote in a letter to Gwen and Wayne after Dan’s death.

Daniel was scheduled to return home in November for Schelsy’s wedding in which he would be an usher. He never got the chance to see his sister walk down the aisle. Daniel was killed on April 2, 2007 while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was 20.

Randell Voas A career soldier, U.S. Air Force Major Randell Voas of Lakeville served 19 years in the military, which included service in South Korea and Iraq. “He was a very good marine,� said his father, Dwaine Voas, an Army veteran. “He had good common sense, was very honest and had good integrity.� As a child growing up in Eden Prairie, Randy was a “boy’s boy� who enjoyed the outdoors and youth sports, Randy Voas Dwaine said. “He always would stay busy doing things, and had lots of friends, and was a good student,� he said. After graduating from Eden Prairie High School in 1985, Randy enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he earned a bachelor’s in biology. In 1991, Randy decided to enlist in the U.S. Army to fly helicopters. He spent seven years in the Army before switching to the Air Force where he was assigned to the 8th Special Operation Squadron in Hurlburt Field, Fla. Though he took a career path in the military, Randy continued to further his education while in the Air Force by earning his master’s in business administration in 2009. While he was a disciplined soldier when on duty, Randy was a kind-hearted friend, father and husband. Kathy Smith, 44, befriended Randy in high school and reconnected with him several years ago through Facebook. “He was a great person and did wonderful things for our country,� she said. Smith describes Randy as a family man who always put his wife of 18 years, Jill, and children – Madeline (now 18) and Mitchel (now 14) – first.

“His children were everything to him,� she said. Madeline graduated this week from high school in Fort Walten Beach, Fla. near the base where Randy was stationed. He was never able to see his children receive their diplomas. Randy was killed on April 9, 2010 when his Osprey Aircraft crashed in Afghanistan. He was 43. After his death, Voas’s family and friends established the Randell Voas Scholarship Award, which provides scholarships to Eden Prairie High School seniors who share qualities similar to Randy’s. These are just five of the many men and women who have given their lives for their country in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This Memorial Day, we honor them and many others who have died in these and past conflicts. E-mail Jessica Harper at: jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to Thank You Past, something bigger than Present & Future oneself. Military Members... ~Joseph Campbell

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01111 Calendar of Events 33255 Oa Oak k St., St..,, will St St. wiill have ave aan n afafaf ternoon of patriotic music and root beer floats. Cost is $3, free for all veterans. • On Sunday, May 29, at noon at Farmington Lutheran Cemetery and at 2:30 p.m. at Castle Rock Valley Cemetery. • On Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at Corinthian and St. Michael’s cemeteries. Each observance will include a 21gun salute to the military. Monday’s observance will include the Boy Scouts and groups will meet first at the American Legion and march to the cemeteries.

Lakeville A Memorial Day observance will be held from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, at Aronson Park, 8250 202nd St. W. Prior to the ceremony at Aronson Park, brief ceremo-

nies n es including incl clu ud dii g tthe he co he ccolor olor o gua guard d eteries ete es to honor o o vet veterans: te and Lakeville North High • St. Joseph – 10 a.m. School band will be held at • Rosemount – 10:15 a.m. area cemeteries. The list of • Lebanon – 10:30 a.m. cemetery stops can be found • Rich Valley – 10:45 a.m. online at www.ci.lakeville. • Pine Bend – 11:05 a.m. mn.us. A free lunch will be served at the Rosemount American Mendota Heights Legion following the visits. 2010 Memorial Day services will be held at 10 a.m. Mon- Eagan day, May 30, at Acacia Park The city of Eagan will conCemetery, 2151 Pilot Knob duct its first Memorial Day Road, Mendota Heights. The Observance at the new Tribute cemetery can be reached at Plaza in Eagan’s Central Park (651) 452-1555. at 2 p.m. May 30. The plaza was dedicated last October to Rosemount At the Rosemount Veter- remembering and recognizing ans Memorial in Central Park military, police and firefightat 2893 145th St. W., Rose- ers for their service. This year’s mount, the American Legion event is being organized by the Post 65, VFW Post 9433 and Eagan American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America Eagan Lioness Club. The prinChapter 492 will host a Me- cipal speaker will be Sen. Ted morial Day Ceremony at 8:45 Daley of Eagan. For more information, call am. Monday, May 30. After the ceremony, the call Tom Mullon at (651) 683group will visit five area cem- 9880

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Glen A. Jenneke World War II veteran U.S. Navy • Richfield

Chet E. Hokanson Vietnam veteran MN Air National Guard U.S. Air Force • Plymouth/Eagan

William “Billâ€? Hoffbeck Vietnam veteran U.S. Army • Lakeville

Patrick J. Donnelly U.S. Navy Lakeville

Mel Henry U.S. Army Lakeville

Vernon B. Lorentson U.S. Air Force Lakeville

Harry Cross World War I veteran American Ambulance Corps Red Wing

David Elwood Cross Civil War veteran MN Infantry Volunteers Amboy

Theodore J. Yost U.S. Army Lakeville


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Thisweekend Jammin’ for a cause Breast cancer survivor Iris Bouvet hosts second Jug Jam fundraiser concert June 5 in Lakeville by Andrew Miller

to celebrate for me than to be immersed in music and Iris Bouvet has reason to surrounded by family and celebrate. This June will be friends,� she said. “It’s just two years she’s been cancer- going to be such a good party.� free. Bouvet, who endured The Lakeville resident is throwing a party to mark months of chemotherapy and underwent a the anniversary, double mastectomy, and to raise money had genetic testfor a medical fund ing that insurance through the Fairview didn’t cover durFoundation that ing her battle with helped cover her breast cancer. treatment costs. Fortunately, her The second Jug doctor, Dr. Barbara Jam runs from 2 to 6 Iris Bouvet Bowers of Fairview p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Family of Christ Luther- Southdale, has a median Church in Lakeville. It cal fund to cover that, and features food, performances money raised through Jug by local bands, and a jam Jam will be donated to the session led by Bouvet’s son fund to help other women J.P. that’s open to anyone who find themselves in that who cares to bring an in- situation. It’s no wonder the fundstrument along. “There is no better way raiser took the form of a THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS

concert, considering Bouvet’s background in music. She’s a former music director at Episcopal Church of the Nativity in Burnsville, plays the electric bass and has lent her music skills to local theater groups such as Chameleon Theatre Circle and Eagan Summer Community Theatre. She’s also active in Good News Big Band, an 18-piece jazz and swing group that’s featured at Jug Jam. Also on the fundraiser concert’s list of acts are The Anderson Brothers, made up of siblings Ryan and Aaron Anderson, and vocal group The Nice Girls. Another cancer survivor, Jill Wagemen, will be selling her artwork at the event, as will jewelry-maker Meghan Bostel. The first Jug Jam, held

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The Good News Big Band, an 18-piece jazz and swing group, is among the groups set to perform at Jug Jam. The event also features a jam session open to anyone who brings an instrument. last June, drew about 175 people and raised $2,500 for the medical fund, according to Bouvet, who’s organizing this year’s event with friends Sue Linden, Carla Maslon-

ka and Lauren Iannaci. Admission to the all-ages event is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and includes a “taco in a bag� meal. For more information

about Jug Jam, contact Bouvet at ibouvet@me.com. Andrew Miller is at andrew. miller@ecm-inc.com.

theater and arts briefs Pan Asian Dance Festival

‘Beauty and the Beast’

Summer concerts in Eagan

Family Fun Tuesdays StringWerks at Caponi Art Park concerts

Led by the Pan Asian Arts Alliance, local Asian American & Pacific Islander arts groups will come together to host the Pan Asian Dance Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at Burnsville Performing Arts Center, The day-long dance event will feature the top talents from local Pan Asian dance troupes and a final performance from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with $5 admission, to celebrate May Pan Asian Heritage Month. A total of 22 dance troupes will compete for the Best Asian Traditional Dance and Best Modern Dance titles. Each group will perform two dances to showcase their talents. Dances will be judged by cultural relevance, choreography, technical skills, group cohesion, costumes and appearance, and overall impression. Judges will be Natalie Chung, Julie Kerr-Berry and Pei Shen. For ticket information, contact paaa@amamedia.org, (612) 376-7715 or www.panasianartsalliance. org.

Giant Step Theatre will present “Beauty and the Beast� June 23, 24, 25, 30 and July 1 at Lakeville North High School, 19600 Ipava Ave. Performance times are 1:30 and 7 p.m. except on Saturday, June 24, when performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $6 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Holyoke Avenue at 210th Street, and at Lakeville Area Schools Community Education, 8755 Upper 208th St., downtown Lakeville. Remaining tickets can be purchased at the door for $8. Groups of 15 or more can e-mail giantsteptheatre@yahoo.com for information on group sales. Auditions for actors grade three and older (2011-12 school year) will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4. To schedule an audition time, send the child’s name, grade level and preference for a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon audition to giantsteptheatre@ yahoo.com.

Caponi Art Park and Learning Center, Eagan, will present a series of family-friendly outdoor concerts throughout the summer on Sunday evenings in Caponi Art Park’s Theater in the Woods. Schedule: • June 19, 7:30 p.m., Minnesota Sinfonia. • July 10, 6:30 p.m., Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra. • July 24, 6:30 p.m., Sumunar Indonesian Gamelan and Dance Ensemble. • Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m., Voice of Culture West African Drum and Dance. • Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m., Bill Evans New Orleans Jazz Band. A $4 per person donation is suggested. More information is available at www.caponiartpark.org.

Caponi Art Park’s Family Fun Tuesdays program is geared toward children ages 3-12 with a parent or guardian; child care and school groups should call for space availability and fees. Events take place Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Sculpture Garden and a $2 per person donation is suggested. The June schedule includes: • June 7, Jump, Sing and Explore: Discovering the Natural World with MacPhail Center for Music. • June 14, Latin American Folkloric Music: Musica, Lengua y Cultura Performance with Leo and Kathy Lara. • June 21, A Midsummer Day’s Dream: Magical Stories with Maren Hinderlie. • June 28, “The Adventures of Juan Boboâ€? Puppet Show by Open Eye Figure Theatre. Caponi Art Park is at 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan. For more information, call (651) 454-9412 or visit www.caponiartpark.org.

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Music in the Park Burnsville’s Music in the Park series will be 7 p.m. Sundays, June 19 through Aug. 14, in Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City. Food and beverage sales will be provided by Milio’s. Schedule: June 19, School of Rock Road Crew; June 26, Lee Engele; July 3, The Space Hazards; July 10, Melody and The Dramatics; July 17, Time Turners; July 24, Lingua Luna; July 31, Q The Clique; Aug. 7, Crack in the Dam; Aug. 14, Alison Lund and the Queen of France. Sponsored by the city of Burnsville, King and Companies, Creative Color and School of Rock. More information is online at www.burnsville.org/index. aspx?NID=746.

the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville. Kramer is a journalist and the author of the Riley Spartz mystery series: “Stalking Susan,� “Missing Mark,� and “Silencing Sam.� A fourth title, “Killing Kate,� is due out in July. Kramer will discuss her dual careers as journalist and novelist: how to write fiction and how to cover the news. Book clubs are invited as well as individual readers, and aspiring authors are also welcome. Attendees may bring books to be signed or purchase them at the event. The Burnhaven Library is at 1101 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library or call (952) 891-0300.

The StringWerks Adult Chamber Ensemble and La Beau Musica will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Hidden Valley Elementary School’s Performing Arts Center, 13975 Glendale Ave., Savage. Featured works will include “Carnival of the Animals� by Camille Saint-Saens. This concert is free and open to the public. StringWerks, Burnsville’s youth orchestra program, will present its spring concert and silent auction at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at Burnsville High School’s Mraz Center, 600 Highway 13, Burnsville. The silent auction will begin approximately 30 minutes prior to the concert. Proceeds will benefit the StringWerks scholarship and music funds. This concert is free and open to the public. The 17th annual Eagan A $3 donation is suggested. Art Festival with the theme Youth In Art will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Minnesota author Ju- Central Park in Eagan. Preview the activities lie Kramer will talk about and read from her work at planned for this year’s fam7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at ily-friendly, free event at www.eaganartfestival.org.

Eagan Art Festival slated June 25-26

Mystery writer/ journalist at library

World War II invades Dakota City

Faith Fest concert Faith Fest, a free outdoor music concert hosted by Faith Church in Farmington, will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The event will feature bands Remaliah, Farsighted and more to be added. Food will be available. Faith Church is at 710 Eighth St. on the Highway 3 frontage road. For more details, call (651) 460-6110 or log on to Facebook Group Pages: The Connection, and Faith United Methodist Church, www.faithinyourheart.org.

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Dakota City Heritage Village in Farmington took on the trappings of a war zone during the World War II re-enactment event held last weekend. The two-day event was highlighted by a staged battle between American and German soldiers outside the village’s depot; other features included a hangar dance, weapons and parachute demos, military vehicle displays and talks by World War II veterans. More photos from the event are at ThisweekLive.com. Photo by Rick Orndorf


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among first and second generation Americans. Girls who are among the third, fourth and fifth are less likely to face this expectation, she said. Troseth and her colleagues at Apple Valley High School found a creative way to prevent dropout and pregnancy among this subset by forming Latina groups in which they formed healthy goals. The group of approximately 10 girls discussed ways to build self-esteem, healthy relationships, and form education and career goals. The teens are also encouraged to set realistic expectations. For instance, Troseth emphasizes that their grades must meet the standards of their choice of college. For many students, the group also provides a sense of community. “The main goal is to provide a sense of belonging,� Troseth said. “By the time they leave, they are often best friends and support one another in meeting their goals.� Additionally, a health specialist answers questions pertaining to sex, birth control and abstinence. “As any teen, many feel they can’t talk with their parents about these issues,� Troseth said. “This provides a safe environment for them to talk about it.� Troseth and her colleagues also worked with parents by providing information on colleges and financial assistance. “A lot of (the girls) will be first-generation college students, so getting parents on board is crucial,� she said. In talking with parents, Troseth discovered that many were supportive of their daughters finishing high school and attending college. However, they just didn’t know how to help them get there. Troseth said she hopes to start groups at Burnsville High School next year for Latina, African-American and Somali girls. Troseth added that she would be open to starting any other groups that students or parents see a need for. “We need to think outside the box to meet the needs of all kids,� she said.

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ley-Eagan School District. “It was there that I was really able to work with the Latino culture,� she said. While working in District 196, Troseth began to notice that Latina teens were becoming pregnant and dropping out of school at an alarming rate. She found the same trend when she took a job at Burnsville High School earlier this year. This trend is not exclusive among teens in the south metro. According to a 2008 study by the National Center Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unwanted Pregnancies, 51 percent of Latinas become pregnant prior to their 20th birthday. Studies also show that these girls are more likely to follow through with their pregnancy than those of other cultures. There is no data on pregnancy rates among Latina girls in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District because the district does not track rates by race. National studies have also found that 41 percent of Latinas don’t graduate from high school. The Minnesota Department of Education does not break out data by gender within particular cultures. But according to the department, 9.6 percent of Hispanic students dropped out of school in 2010. According to the department’s data, no Hispanic students dropped out of Burnsville High School between 2006 and 2010. But 16.46 percent of black students dropped out, compared to 1.9 percent of white students, during that same time frame. Troseth dug into the matter and discovered that, in most cases, her students’ circumstances were prompted by low-self esteem, low education expectations at home and that many didn’t feel safe at school. The first two issues are, in some ways, a result of traditional Latino values, said Troseth, who has studied the culture extensively for more than a decade. “Traditionally, the women’s role in Latino culture is to care for the family. ... They are rarely given an opportunity to look beyond E-mail Jessica Harper at: that role,� she said. jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com This is more common

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Luke Joseph Benedict

Mckayla Rose Benedict

Born March 8, 2011 to Sara and Evan Benedict of Burnsville at St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul. Luke was 6 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 19.5� long. Grandparents are Pearl and Dennis Whelan of Browns Valley, MN, and Kathy and LeWayne Benedict of Burnsville.

Born January 14, 2011 to Leah and Ryan Benedict of Farmington Hills, MI at Henry Ford Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI. Mckayla weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20.5� long. Grandparents are Velma and Ronald Theisen of Lansing, MI and Kathy and Lewayne Benedict of Burnsville.

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Jakub Ryszard Benedict Jim & Mary Emond The family of Jim & Mary Emond are hosting a 50th Wedding Anniversary OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 11 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Heritage Links Golf Course Lakeville Refreshments-Food-Memories “NO GIFTS PLEASE�

Born August 2, 2010 (Grandpa Benedict’s birthday) to Kasia and Erik Benedict of Burnsville, at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Jakub weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 21.5� long. Big brother is Matthew age 5.5. Grandparents from Poland were here for Jakubs birth along with Aunt Magda, Kasias sister. Grandparents are Malgorzata and Ryszard Banasik of Poznan, Poland, and Kathy and LeWayne Benedict of Burnsville. Great-grandmother is Teresa Banasik of Poznan, Poland.

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Age 89 of Lakeville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Armina; brother, Marlin; sister-in-law, Bernadine Squires; and brother-in-law, Joe Bond. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Louise; children, Ron, Delia (Tony) Juaire, Mike (Malea) and Tim Squires; grandchildren, Josh and Abby Juaire and Tammy Squires; also by siblings, Harold Squires and Shirley Bond; sister-in-law, Karen Squires; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, May 26, at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Interment Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery, Hastings, MN. Floyd loved to be in the outdoors. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com

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Laura Nelsen, daughter of Greg and Lynne Nelsen of Burnsville, MN, and Michael Haffield, son of Sue Haffield of Two Harbors, MN, and Doug Haffield of Wrenshall, MN, announce their engagement. Laura is a 2004 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 2008 graduate of Augsburg College. Mike is a 2002 graduate of Two Harbors High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Phoenix. A fall wedding is planned.

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Marion E. Kelly, age 92 of Rosemount, passed away May 20, 2011. Marion is preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Kelly; son, Michael & daughter-in-law, Patricia Kelly; parents, Everest and Elizabeth Tousignant; siblings, Luella Fischer, Leo Tousignant , Bet t y (Harris) Lawrence, Julia (John) Kelly, Raymond, Irene and Edwin Tousignant; brother-in-law, Roman Moeller. She is survived by her loving children, Bill (Lois) Kelly, Grace (Kim) Eul; grandchildren, James Herlitz, Lori Wagner, Jennifer Waldroff, Christine (Dana) D’Arrigo, Chad Eul and Cory Eul; 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- granddaughter; also by sister, Mary Alice Moeller; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Perron, Lucille and Kate Tousignant; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday (5/24/11) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 13900 Biscayne Ave. W., Rosemount with visitation on Monday from 3-8 at the White Funeral Home, 14560 Pennock Ave., Apple Valley and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment church cemetery.

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Timm announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Angela is the daughter of Bruce and Ramona Cusick of Apple Valley. She graduated from Apple Valley High School in 2005, and from Inver Hills Community College in 2008 and is a special education teaching assistant at St. Paul Public Schools. Adam is the son of Becky and Dean Zweber of Jordan, and Jody and Jane Timm of Lakeville. He graduated from Jordan High School in 2004, and is a mechanic at Twin City Truck in Roseville. A wedding is planned for July 22, 2011 at The Grand in Northfield.

Klang - Kalmi Susan Klang of Rosemount announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Brittany Klang, to Patrick Kalmi of St.Paul. Brittany is a 2002 graduate of Rosemount High School, a 2006 graduate of The College of St. Benedict, and a 2011 graduate of The University of Minnesota Medical School. In June, Dr. K l a n g w i l l b eg i n her Fam ily Medicine Residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Patrick is a 2002 graduate of Nashwauk-Keewatin High School, a 2006 graduate of St. John’s University, and a 2011 graduate of St. Mary’s University with a Master’s Degree in Education. Mr. Kalmi is employed as a chemistry teacher at Eagan High School. A June 11, 2011 wedding is planned at Lumen Christi Catholic Church in St. Paul.

Bethany & Luke Nelson announce that they were married on May 20, 2011 at the Hamline United Methodist Church in Saint Paul, MN. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Peter Boelke of Hamline UMC, Rev. Dr. Larry D. Johnson, uncle of the Bride, and Bishop Sally Dyck of the United Methodist Church Minnesota Annual Conference. Bethany is the daughter of Paul and Susan McCaughan of Osakis and granddaughter of Marilynn Johnson, also of Osakis. Luke is the son of Louis and Jean Nelson of Lakeville. Amanda McCaughan, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Elizabeth Connolly, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included: Amanda Lunemann, Tess Cruse, Grace Dennison, and Rachel Wagener, friends of the bride. Eric Nelson, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included the Bride's brother, Ryan McCaughan, and friends of the groom: Desmond Merkwan, Josh Forsman, Robert English and Collin Braun. Alisha Colby, cousin of the bride, and Brian Manly, friend of the groom, served as liturgists for the ceremony. Ushers included: Nick Cruse, Ben Connolly, Oren Robashkin, and Jon Salmon. Flower girls were Larken Colby and Isabella Johnson. Ring Bearer was Carson Bloedel. A reception and dance followed at Christo's Union Depot in Saint Paul. The newlyweds honeymooned in New Orleans and currently reside in Kimball, MN. The Bride is a 2002 graduate of Osakis High School. She graduated from Hamline University in 2005 and Luther Seminary in 2010, where she received her Master of Divinity. Bethany is currently a Chaplain Resident at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System in St Cloud. The Groom is a 2002 graduate of Lakeville High School. He also attended Hamline University, graduating in 2006. Luke received his Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, CA. Luke currently is serving as the pastor of Kimball United Methodist Church and Zion United Methodist Church of South Haven. An open house reception in celebration of their marriage will be held at the Willow Creek Park in Kimball, MN on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 1-3pm.

Stanley O. Hendrickson 65, of Apple Valley, passed away Monday. He was born January 26, 1946 in Red Wing to Sigurd and Olga (nee Borgschatz) Hendrickson. Stanley is survived by his wife of 36 years Penny, daughters Dawn (Joe) Turenne and RaeAnn (Alan Knutson) Hendrickson, son Paul, grandchildren Cole, Ben, Cooper, Emily, and Natalie, sisters Marie (Chuck) Butler and Irene (Larry) Gag, and many other relatives and friends. Stanley was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth. Stanley’s passions were gardening, bowling, softball, and Guys Time Out at church. He will be forever loved and treasured. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 AM Friday, May 27 at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 14980 Diamond Path, Rosemount. Visitation was held 5-8 PM Thursday, May 26 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley (952) 432-2331, and 1 hour prior to services Friday at the church. Interment will be in Lebanon Cemetery, Apple Valley. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/involved/donate/ donateonlinenow/index

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Jury convicts Burnsville man of conspiring to bilk mortgage lenders Burnsville federal jury on Tues- Chaika and LaFavre nego- scheme, Chaika and LaFa- numerous lenders agreed to through the U.S. mail and history group dayAconvicted a 44-year-old tiated with builders of new vre, or someone working fund mortgage loans for the by commercial carriers on Burnsville man of conspir- properties as well as owners on their behalf, drafted a purchase of the residential at least three occasions. ing with others to bilk mort- of existing properties to buy purchase agreement that properties. Furthermore, afChaika faces a potento meet gage lenders out of more both single pieces of prop- reflected the inflated sale ter the mortgage loans were tial maximum penalty of

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SECTION 00 03 00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS General Construction ISD #917 Culinary Arts Classroom Remodeling Rosemount, Minnesota Intermediate School District #917, invites lump sum bids for the construction work for the remodeling of the Culinary Arts Classrooms located at 1300 145th. Street East, Rosemount, Minnesota in accordance with bidding documents prepared by MLA Architects, Inc. PROJECT SCOPE The project consists of remodeling the existing classrooms, relocating/replacing existing equipment and installing additional new equipment. This work includes general, mechanical and electrical construction. The project is anticipated to commence June 20, 2011 with Substantial Completion by August 24, 2011. BID DATE All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "ISD #917 Culinary Arts Classroom Remodeling" and arrive at Intermediate School District 917 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068, attention Barb Schmitz on or before Tuesday, June 14th 2011 at 2:00 PM. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. PLACE OF OPENING Bids will be received and opened at the ISD 917 Board Room EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS Bidding documents may be examined at MLA Architects Inc.12 Long Lake Road, Suite 17 St. Paul, MN, Dolejs Associates Inc. 1624 N. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001 and at the following builder's exchanges: Minneapolis Builders Exchange, Minneapolis, MN Saint Paul Builders Exchange, Saint Paul, MN Construction Market Data, Minneapolis, MN Rochester Builders Exchange, Rochester, MN Bidding documents will be available on June 1st 2011. PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS Copies of Bidding Documents may also be obtained from the office of the Architect, 12 Long Lake Road, Suite #17, St. Paul, MN 55115 in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, upon making a deposit by check in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) made payable to ISD #917. Documents requested to be delivered will be sent by United Parcel Service (UPS) upon receipt of the deposit check and a separate non-refundable check of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) made payable to MLA Architects. PRE-BID MEETING/SITE INSPECTION A pre-bid meeting/walk-thru will be held on Tuesday June 7th 2011 at 10:00 AM on site, ISD 917 (Dakota Cty Technical College Bldg) 1300 145th. Street East, Rosemount, MN. Upon arrival, please ask for Barb Schmitz or Nicolle Roush from the District Business Office. BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security of 5% of the maximum amount of the bid in the form of a Surety Bond, certified check, cashier's check. The successful prime contract bidder shall furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in the full amount of the contract. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, accept any bid, waive informalities in bids submitted, and waive minor discrepancies in bidding procedures, as it deems to be in its best interest. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) calendar days immediately following the date of receipt of bids. Direct communications regarding issues on this project to Mark Lenz/ Raj Dhital at MLA Architects Inc. Tel. (651) 770-4442. END OF SECTION 00 03 00 2620853 5/27-6/3/11

erty and property groupings, known as “bulk purchases,� at greatly reduced prices. Chaika and LaFavre then solicited real estate purchasers by promising they would receive large cash payouts, or kickbacks, from lenders’ funds. Chaika and LaFavre failed to tell potential buyers about the reduced prices they had negotiated for the properties, choosing instead to quote them the grossly inflated prices. By charging buyers the higher prices, Chaika and LaFavre acquired enough cash from loan proceeds to pay buyers their kickbacks and still have money left for themselves and their co-conspirators. Once a potential buyer was recruited through this

price only and failed to disclose to lenders the kickback amount to the buyer. Occasionally, Chaika, LaFavre or someone working for them drafted a socalled addendum to the purchase agreement, setting forth the planned kickback, or payout, to the buyer, but that document was never provided to the lender. In several instances, Chaika and LaFavre, or others on their behalf, worked with buyers and mortgage loan officers to prepare false documents for use in the application process. In addition, Chaika and LaFavre sometimes loaned buyers money for down payments or to pad their bank balances while the application process was pending. Because of those material misrepresentations,

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposal bids will be received by the City of Eagan, Minnesota, in City Hall at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, until 10:30 A.M., C.D.S.T., on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor and materials and all else necessary for the following: Cedar Grove Boulevard - Phase I City Project No. 1051 City Contract No. 11-08

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Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by entering Quest project #1604563 on the website's Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Complete contract documents may also be seen at the offices of the City Clerk and City Engineer, Eagan, MN, at 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, Phone (651) 675-5646. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $75.00 per set (non-refundable), which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check to payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 12224 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337-1649, (952) 890-0509, fax (952) 890-8065. Best Value Contracting Selection: This project is extensive, involving many affected property owners. Timing of the project is critical for the safety of the general public and to minimize disruption. In addition, the City has limited financial resources to commit to the project. Accordingly, the project must be accomplished with a minimum of interruption, on time, and without cost overruns. The City believes that only a contractor with good experience in constructing this kind of project is necessary. Two factors will be considered in the contractor selection process: price and performance. The process for the consideration of proposals for the award of this Project will take into account not only the Contract amount bid for construction items, but also the bidder's ability and performance on previous similar projects, within and outside the City of Eagan, and the bidder's availability of major equipment to perform this project. The evaluation criteria to be utilized will be the total proposal price divided by the aggregate average technical performance score, as determined by the technical evaluation committee. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:30 A.M., C.D.S.T. at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in the Eagan Room (2nd Floor). The purpose of the conference is to provide details and answer questions regarding the evaluation/selection criteria that will be used, along with bid price, to select a Contractor for contract award under the Best Value Contracting Authority. Failure to attend this meeting shall eliminate an absent bidder's bid submission from contract award consideration. Attendance at the conference will be recorded. Technical Proposal Deadline: Prospective Bidders' technical proposals must be received by 10:30 A.M. C.D.S.T., Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Each bid proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder's bond naming the City of Eagan as obligee, a certified check payable to the Clerk of the City of Eagan or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be forfeited to the City in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract. The City Council reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three lowest bidders for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. Payment for the work will be by cash or check. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and technical proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract to the best interests of the City. Christina M. Scipioni, Clerk, City of Eagan 2616683 5/20-6/3/11

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF THE CITY OF EAGAN POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. Telephone: (651) 675-5000; TDD: (651) 454-8535. 2607714 5/20-5/27/11

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION CITY OF EAGAN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE City Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, will meet at the City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the vacation of public drainage and utility easements lying over and across the following described property in the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota: Lot Five (5), Block Nine (9), Nicols Ridge, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota. AND A permanent easement 10 feet in width for public drainage and utility purposes lying within and adjacent to the perimeter of the following described property: All that part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 27, Range 23, Dakota County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 19; thence South 89° 14' 20" East on an assumed bearing along the south line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 1306.52 feet; thence North 33° 06' 20" West, a distance of 373.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 56° 53' 40" East, a distance of 139.75 feet; thence North 7° 27' 13" West, a distance of 231.58 feet; thence North 33° 06' 20" West, a distance of 115.51 feet to a point lying 33 feet Southeasterly of the centerline of Beau-D-Rue Drive; thence South 56° 26' 55" West parallel with said centerline, a distance of 240.01 feet; thence South 33° 06' 20" East, a distance of 322.40 feet to the point of beginning, AND A permanent easement 10 feet in width for public drainage and utility purposes the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 27, Range 23, Dakota County, Minnesota; thence South 89° 14' 20" East on an assumed bearing along the south line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 1306.52 feet; thence North 33° 06' 20" West a distance of 373.00 feet; thence North 56° 53' 40" East a distance of 139.75 feet; thence North 7° 27' 13" West a distance of 158.20 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 82° 32' 47" West, a distance of 147.88 feet; thence North 26° 41' 00" West, a distance of 90.00 feet; thence North 33° 06' 20" West, a distance of 27.00 feet and there terminating. Dated: May 3, 2011 /s/ Christina M. Scipioni Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk Dakota County, Minnesota 2607687 5/20-5/27/11

CITY OF EAGAN NOTICE OF INTERNET PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on or about June 8, 2011, unclaimed property held by the Police Department including bicycles, electronics, jewelry, clothing, etc. along with miscellaneous surplus City property will be transferred to PropertyRoom.com, Inc. to be sold via Internet public auction at www.PropertyRoom.com. Anyone wishing to claim any unclaimed property should contact the Eagan Police Department with proper identification prior to June 8, 2011. Approved by Council: May 17, 2011 City of Eagan Christina M. Scipioni, City Clerk 2618631 5/27/11

20 years in federal prison on each count. U.S. District Court Judge Richard H. Kyle will determine his sentence at a future hearing, yet to be scheduled. LaFavre pleaded guilty in December 2009 to one count of conspiracy and awaits sentencing. The case is the result of an investigation by the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

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secured, property title companies prepared documents and handled closings based on the fraudulent information provided by Chaika and LaFavre or others on their behalf. To further the scheme, Chaika prompted no fewer than seven wire transfers of loan proceeds from which he and others obtained cash kickbacks. He also caused false documents to be sent

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A new Burnsville chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society will meet Wednesday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The public is invited to bring ideas for documenting Burnsville’s history. The structure of the chapter will be discussed, along with some of the projects members will work on in 2012. The meeting hosts are DCHS board members and Burnsville residents Len Nachman and Dawn Ridgway. For more information, call Nachman at (612) 670-3785. For more about DCHS, go to www.dakotahistory.org or visit the Lawshe Memorial Museum at 130 Third Ave. N., South St. Paul.


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it felt to a declared presidential candidate after his Introduced by wife Mary, long preparations, Pawlenty Pawlenty portrayed Amer- had a concise answer. ica needing to be weaned “It feels great,� he said. from federal government Reaction largess. And he depicted himself A light blue hat shielded as willing to do it. Iowan Sheryl Ann Hickle’s “No more too big to eyes on the sunny deck as fail,� Pawlenty said of the she awaited the arrival of upbraiding he intended to Pawlenty – the man she ininflict on Wall Street. tends to vote for. Pawlenty said federal Religion is important subsidies, including those to Hickle, as might have for ethanol, needed to be been guessed by her T-shirt phased out. which proclaimed the name But it can’t all be done Jesus. immediately, he added. But with Pawlenty, it’s Pawlenty spoke of curb- more than a kindred spiriing the influence of the tuality with the man who National Labor Relations was raised Roman Catholic Board, a sentiment that and became an evangelical won him one of the louder Christian after marrying, bursts of applause of the explained Hickle, a former day. supporter of Arkansas Gov. “I’m excited about this Mike Huckabee. race. We are going to win “He (Pawlenty) strikes it,� Pawlenty told the audi- me as the kind of man who ence. would be inside the White Asked by a reporter how House the same as he is Iowa/from 1A

Senate/from 1A said. “I identify with Gov. Dayton. He has no higher aspirations for office in his future and neither do I. I want to get something done. ‌ We need to get the

best people we can in there to support Dayton and to make Minnesota prosperous again.� He said he wants to return Minnesota to the top of key national performance indices such as post-

here, or walking down the street, at a restaurant, at home – he’s the same guy,� said Hickle, who prayed for guidance on which candidate to support. “I’m going to vote for him,� she said of Pawlenty. Iowan David Baird has backed Pawlenty for more than a year, seeing in the former governor a tested conservative who can get things done. Baird looks to the closely watched Ames straw poll in August as a Pawlenty “jumping off point� in terms of gaining national name recognition. “We’ll win that,� said Baird who is active in the Pawlenty campaign. Former Republican Minnesota U.S. Rep. Mark Kennedy, Pawlenty national treasurer, argues fiscal issues are paramount in this campaign. “That’s where Tim brings the credentials no one else

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has,� Kennedy said. “I think he’s got a real good shot in Iowa,� said Kennedy, who attended the Pawlenty campaign stop in Des Moines. Kennedy’s views may be based on more than opti-

mism. Political science professor Timothy Hagle of the University of Iowa said Pawlenty seems to have the best team in place in Iowa at this point. “That’s not entirely sur-

prising as he’s been working at it pretty carefully for some time,� Hagle wrote in an e-mail.

secondary education attain- Community ment, home ownership and connections household income. Carlson said he has been Maguire owns a consultat the Capitol a lot recently ing business in Eagan. He talking to people about is- has worked for the Amerisues of concern. can Cancer Society and taught at St. Olaf College.

He has a bachelor’s degree in communication and journalism and a master’s degree in speech communication. He has completed doctoral course work in speech communication and American studies.

Carlson, a lifelong resident of Eagan, is a retired mechanical engineer. While in the Senate, he served as vice chair of the Senate transportation finance and policy committees.

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the wheel.� “Governor Pawlenty was a great caretaker for the state of Minnesota,� Krinkie said recently. Former Pawlenty chief of staff and Minnesota Business Partnership Executive Director Charlie Weaver recently praised his former boss’s fiscal conservatism. “In a nutshell I’d say he reinstated fiscal sanity,� Weaver said. Weaver views Pawlenty’s legacy as enduring. Former Republican state senator Bill Belanger, who served Bloomington and Burnsville, said the only thing that emerges of Pawlenty’s legacy is his “No New Tax� stance. Minnesota DFL State Party Chairman Ken Martin of Eagan commented recently on a national media story in which Pawlenty is reported as indicating he didn’t know exactly why he was running for president. “We knew Tim Pawlenty didn’t bring much to the table in terms of leadership, accomplishments or vision – and with this admission he’s proven that he knows it too,� Martin said.

pointment to the Planning Commission in 1988 and his election to the City Council in 1989, the Minnesota House in 1992 and Minnesota governor in 2002 and 2006. Tom Egan, current Dakota County commissioner, said that while professionally Pawlenty started out as a prosecuting attorney, there was little doubt in his mind that he really aspired to higher political office. When Pawlenty was on the council and Egan was mayor, Eagan was the fastest growing city in the state. He said the issues before the council often created clashes between developers and angry constituents. “Courtesy, patience, courage and perseverance were essential and Pawlenty possessed those qualities,� Egan said. “He added a calm and articulate voice to the City Council. From what I have observed, Pawlenty carried these same qualities forward to his service in the state legislature.� Egan said Pawlenty had another attribute: He could be persuaded to change his mind if the argument were compelling enough. Egan recalled a time when he was able to convince Pawlenty of voting in favor of a mixed-use development with what Pawlenty called an “eloquent argument.� Egan said he saw this same willingness to be persuaded by worthy projects when Pawlenty was governor, citing examples such as the Northstar Commuter Rail and alternative energy programs. While those qualities have served Pawlenty well through the years, Egan says it is the former governor’s intelligence that may help him succeed in his presidential campaign. “Pawlenty will be one of the smartest if not the smartest candidate for president and has a very interesting and, by most standards, a successful story to tell,� Egan said.

Longtime Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges said it will be Pawlenty’s confidence in his own ability and his commitment to America and making it a better community that will help him most. “He isn’t going to be flashy and, wow, bang the drums,â€? Hedges said. “I’ve found him to be steady and have a great grasp of public policy and a student of the issues. ‌ He can deliver the message and the action.â€? In Pawlenty’s time on the council, Hedges remembers Pawlenty as always positive and having a good ability to frame the issues. “When he was on the Planning Commission and expressed interest in the City Council, I was very impressed,â€? Hedges said. “He was well poised, a wonderful personality and energetic.â€? He said his ability to empower those around him and to instill trust were probably his greatest assets as a leader. “When he needed to work, he did that, but he could laugh and joke,â€? Hedges said. “Even when he was governor, that personal touch never left him.â€? When Pawlenty served as Republican House majority leader before becoming governor, he was known for a sense of humor – something that followed into the Governor’s Office but faded over time, according to some. “I think I’m still that same person,â€? Pawlenty said last November of enjoying a laugh. He has been criticized by national pundits as suffering from “charisma deficit,â€? though others see him as well positioned to compete for the Republican party nomination. His lack of name recognition outside the Midwest and fundraising will be Pawlenty’s biggest hurdles, according to Egan. Former Republican state representative Phil Krinkie, president of the Minnesota Taxpayers League, called Pawlenty “a steady hand at

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Tim McGraw of Burnsville, who goes by the stage name Tim Patrick, found a second career crooning the classics. He and his band will play upcoming shows in Burnsville and Eagan. McGraw/from 1A said. “Everybody stopped what they were doing and applauded. It scared me so much I went and hid in the corner.� Today, McGraw sings the standards with his own Blue Eyes Band. Last month he and the band released a new CD, “Layin’ it Down,� on which the non-music-reading McGraw has four writing credits. His calendar is filling up, with about 40 band or solo gigs booked through next April – including a July 20 show at Wednesday in the Park in Burnsville and a “Sinatra-Style Valentine’s Day� on Feb. 11 at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The calendar isn’t quite full enough to justify a career change, said McGraw, a multilicensed teacher at the alternative high school in White Bear Lake. But music is enough of a going concern that he adopted the stage name “Tim Patrick� to avoid confusion with the country star of his given name. “Sometimes I book two or three (shows) in a day,� McGraw said. “I can’t believe it. This is like a dream come true for me. It’s mi-

raculous. My voice is like a God thing – it’s nothing I’ve done.� After his debut at Nye’s, where he continued to hone his craft, McGraw successfully auditioned for several musicals at community theaters in the Twin Cities. He recorded a CD with karaoke music as backing tracks, gravitating to the classic jazz he’d loved even as a kid. “I used to like Sinatra and all the stuff I’m singing now,� McGraw said. “But of course, it wasn’t the cool stuff to listen to. These songs are just timeless.� In 2006 McGraw recorded a standards collection with the Joanne Grauer Trio. He credits his mother in Reno, Nev., with collaring Grauer – who played piano with Andy Williams – at a Reno supper club and convincing her to give his son’s karaoke recording a listen. The jazz CD, “The Shadow of Your Smile� – selections from which have been played on radio stations in 27 countries, McGraw reports – helped him launch his performing career. He began crooning at weddings and corporate events, impressing listeners with a voice he describes as

a “light baritone.� “It was unbelievable,� McGraw said. “And the way people would react to it – I couldn’t believe it. There was no turning back.� In 2008, his booking activity through Gigmasters. com earned him the Rising Star Award for best jazz singer in North America. Through gigs singing with the Minnesota Jazz Orchestra, McGraw formed a bond with trumpeter Todd Matheson, who became chief collaborator in Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band. He and the band have about 25 gigs booked through April, and McGraw has another 15 solo shows at senior residences, where singing the songs of yesteryear helps generate cash to support the band. Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band will perform July 20 at Wednesday in the Park, which is held at 7 p.m. in Burnsville’s Civic Center Park. They’ll visit the Eagan Market Fest summer concert series at 5:30 p.m. on July 27 on the Eagan Festival Grounds at Central Park. John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com.

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